dwain Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 i agree ^^. And it doesn't need to be more powerful, it already matches a 1500W electric saw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 Why do they keep releasing this stuff???? I need another saw like I need a another hole in my head 😖 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zinzander Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 On 17/08/2017 at 3:46 PM, dwain said: yeah I know, I've just never though to myself "this 1500W side-winder doesn't have enough power" It's probably because I'm quite young, and the last 8-odd years that I've used power tools (apart from the odd drill), have been spoiled by more and more powerful tools. Especially the1800w Makita mag sidewinders. IMO the best saws out there. I'd say the blade would buckle or you would get some horrendous kickback before you would mange to stall the saw. There is a reason that no one outside the US uses them and there is also a reason no one outside the US and the Banana republic of bananas still use the imperial system. Because they are outdated sort of like 120v, shots fired. FYI tongue is firmly in cheek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawkdec Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 23 hours ago, Hugh Jass said: The only sidewinder I don't refuse to use are the cordless blade left saws. I've used worm drives for 11 years and I can't stand to hold a blade right saw. I'll walk across a football field to go get my own before I'll make a cut. i agree,ive used blade right for over 20 years, then recently i started to use blade left, and i thought this makes so much more sense being right handed.we are residing a house and just a few days ago i needed to make a cut, and my buddy had his 18 volt blade right saw, i started to make the cut and said "what the hell is this bullshit", he had to finish the cut 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framer joe Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I do love the left right debate...........I'm just glad there are options... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I believe it is the same motor and the RPM is the same, but they're claiming more power than last year's blade right Flexvolt, possibly through gearing via enhanced torque. I can't find the video I saw that on right now but if I do I'll post it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framer joe Posted August 18, 2017 Report Share Posted August 18, 2017 I'll get one and try it for 90 days...because they say it has. More POWA but never been a fan of those......specs seem the same ,but it's gotta weigh more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 3.5lbs more, but to me this is a bonus, nothing cuts like a worm drive, the feel in hand is fantastic for rips, just something about it and I think weight is a component. Not fun to lug around but drop that sucker down and walk with it without fear of binding or kickback... and hopefully they've replicated that here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Framer joe Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 So you think it will cut like a worm drive even though it's not "worm drive" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 5 minutes ago, Framer joe said: So you think it will cut like a worm drive even though it's not "worm drive" Like I said the rep said something like 20% more power/cutting than the sidewinder, has to be something going on if they're using the same motor as rumored. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 It's "direct drive" and supposedly has 33% more max output than the FlexVolt sidewinder...it should haul ass. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawkdec Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 9 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: 3.5lbs more, but to me this is a bonus, nothing cuts like a worm drive, the feel in hand is fantastic for rips, just something about it and I think weight is a component. Not fun to lug around but drop that sucker down and walk with it without fear of binding or kickback... and hopefully they've replicated that here. i have the corded dewalt worm drive love the weight it actually aids in making straight cuts, like you said its a bonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Bremon said: It's "direct drive" and supposedly has 33% more max output than the FlexVolt sidewinder...it should haul ass. That comparison video between the Skil worm, the Makita 18x2 rear handle, and this made me a believer, it was absolutely flying. I do feel like the extra weight of the Skil they might have used (mine is like 16lbs) may have increased the plate drag making it slower by default in comparison so maybe not as direct compared to the Makita but still impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohawkdec Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 35 minutes ago, Framer joe said: I do love the left right debate...........I'm just glad there are options... maybe they can fiqure a center blade option and keep eveybody happy lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Hugh Jass said: I believe it is the same motor and the RPM is the same, but they're claiming more power than last year's blade right Flexvolt, possibly through gearing via enhanced torque. I can't find the video I saw that on right now but if I do I'll post it. I saw more powerful motor at 5800 rpm 2400 max watts out. The blade right flex has 1600 max watts out. quote from toolaholic "Its not just a revamp of the FV sidewinder. This features a more powerful motor to rip through the toughest conditions." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr8ondt Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Hell if there was an XR version of the 6 1/2 I'd be a happy guy. I'm a right hander and hate using saws with the blade on the wrong side, I have a wrong sided saw that gets some use, but my two main saws are the brushed DeWalt and Skil worm. Some day my old man is going to not be able to lift his Porter Cable 743 and that day it will be mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 35 minutes ago, Jronman said: I saw more powerful motor at 5800 rpm 2400 max watts out. The blade right flex has 1600 max watts out. quote from toolaholic "Its not just a revamp of the FV sidewinder. This features a more powerful motor to rip through the toughest conditions." ...I'm so hard right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 I just looked up the DSC391 which is what I use daily, and it's 460watts out. Oh. My. God. 5.21 X the output. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framer Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 take my money already. where can i buy this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 19, 2017 Report Share Posted August 19, 2017 Launch in October. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midogrumpy Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 now on the web site bare or one battery DCS577X1 FLEXVOLT® 60V MAX* 7-1/4” FRAMING SAW (9.0AH BATTERY) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framer Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 I'm buying this Pronto. Who will have it first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 On 8/18/2017 at 8:37 PM, Hugh Jass said: Launch in October. Yeah just go ahead and pre-order one through cpo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 2 hours ago, Stercorarius said: Yeah just go ahead and pre-order one through cpo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrosBros82 Posted August 23, 2017 Report Share Posted August 23, 2017 Yikes... this thing looks like a total hawg. Saw the Canadian fellas using it on IG... major power. I can't wait to hear what people have to say on here... once it is used actually on the site or in the shop. FB82 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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